The MHADA houses in the Charkop area of Kandivli are home to a large number of residents who have allegedly violated construction norms by extending their homes beyond the permitted structure. MHADA permits extensions only up to a 1+1 format (ground plus one), but many residents have reportedly constructed second and third floors — excluding terraces.

Recently, Shashi Solanki, a resident of Saurabh Society in Sector 3, Charkop (MHADA layout), received a show cause notice from MHADA for illegal construction. The notice was issued for an unauthorised terrace and an additional room built on top of his structure. Solanki has questioned why he was singled out when thousands of similar violations exist in the area.

The illegal extensions of the other houses in the area. Pics/By Special Arrangement